29. Lieut-Colonel Sir F. HALLasked the First Commissioner of Works if the accommodation in Government offices along the route of march of the London troops on 5th July will be almost entirely utilised by the Government officials occupying such offices and their friends; and, if so, will he consider as to limiting this privilege to those officials who have taken an active part in the War and placing the remainder of the offices at the disposal of relatives of the London fighting troops, particular consideration being given to relatives of men who have fallen in the War?
§ Sir A. MONDWith regard to the first part of the question, the accommodation in the Government offices referred to is, allocated to the heads of the Departments concerned. I am, therefore, not in a position to accede to the suggestion contained in the second part of the question, but will place it before the heads of the Departments concerned.
Sir F. HALLIs it right that during an important march such as this the relatives of the men who fought for the country should be debarred from having a chance of seeing the procession, and that the matter should be left entirely to-the discretion of the heads of Departments?
§ Sir A. MONDAs I have pointed out to the hon. Gentleman, I have no power over the heads of the Departments concerned.
§ Sir A. MONDIf the right hon. Gentleman had done me the honour of listening-to my answer he would have known that I propose to put the suggestion before the heads of the Departments.